Old engraving from 1886 - Tropical butterflies (1) vintage nature print

Magnificent authentic engraving 139 years old, not a simple reproduction: Tropical Butterflies (1) • Edition: in 1886 • Size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant light beige vintage paper • The plate is a double page featuring a slight fold in the centre and texts in Latin and German • Condition: Good condition, signs of age. See photos This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work brings together vast finely coloured plates, showcasing the artistic and scientific expertise of the time, where naturalistic precision blends with careful aesthetics. Authentic and original, each plate reflects the growing curiosity for distant worlds and the diversity of species in the 19th century. True fragments of natural history, these images combine beauty, education, and attention to detail, making each copy a precious piece for nature enthusiasts. Magnificent plate presenting various species of tropical butterflies in their natural environment, accompanied by their caterpillars and chrysalises. The floral composition highlights the complete life cycle of these brightly coloured lepidopterans. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop • Send me a message for any questions • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception • For bulk purchases, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount Reference: 105-1-58 Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Butterflies. Plate 58. 1. Atlas. Attacus Atlas L. 2. Ulysses. Papilio Ulysses L. 3. Cecropia. Leptoceras cecropia Boisd. 4. Cola. Anthesara Lola. Westw. 5. Zerstupe. Hebomoia Leucippe. Boisd. 6. Rheineros. Morpho rhetenor. Doubleday ----- Decoration, vintage, lepidoptera, metamorphosis, chrysalis